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Compliance Lead SEQF (Remote), remote, wales, gb
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Client:
Seetec Business Technology Centre
Location:
remote, wales, gb, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
14
Posted:
25.05.2025
Expiry Date:
09.07.2025
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Job Description:
Job Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Compliance Lead.
The SEQF Compliance Lead plays a vital role in upholding the standards of the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF), a national quality benchmark for supported employment services across the UK. The SEQF is designed to ensure that individuals with disabilities and/or neurodivergence receive high-quality, person-centred support to access and sustain meaningful employment.
In this role, you’ll l be responsible for ensuring that the organisation’s employment support services align with SEQF standards and related regulatory requirements. This includes monitoring compliance, guiding staff on best practices, and supporting/maintaining the achievement of external SEQF accreditation, which recognises excellence through a quality certification mark.
As compliance is a broad and evolving area, the SEQF Compliance Lead may also oversee related domains such as health and safety, environmental regulations, and internal quality assurance processes. This is a strategic and hands-on position that requires a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, a commitment to inclusive employment practices, and the ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the SEQF framework. Have experience of working in a contract compliance background within an operational environment conducting contract compliance reviews and writing risk-based reports.
All new colleagues will be offered to enrol on a Level 2 Employment Apprenticeship and have the prospect to move into other apprenticeship levels.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary of£41,733 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
* Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
* Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
* Annual Salary Review
* Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
* Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
* Refer a Friend Scheme
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV!
If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.
Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our Employer Owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
Location: Remote with some expected travel to London
Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Closing Date: 30 May 2025
Contract: Subject to Contract Award
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Contract Management team to design and implement a risk-based SEQF compliance review programme, ensuring alignment with the framework’s principles and the needs of operational and functional teams.
* Ensure all contract compliance reviews focus on service quality, person-centred support, and adherence to SEQF standards, as well as relevant legislative and contractual obligations.
* Produce clear, consistent, and high-quality SEQF compliance reports that highlight risks, celebrate good practice, and support continuous improvement, with a structured clearance and follow-up process.
* Collaborate with Internal Audit and subject matter experts in the Risk and Assurance team to ensure a coordinated approach to SEQF compliance and quality assurance.
* Support and liaise with internal and external contract assurance providers to ensure a shared understanding of SEQF expectations and quality benchmarks.
* Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in supported employment services, embedding SEQF principles across the organisation and its supply chain.
* Champion a business partnering approach with risk champions and operational teams to embed SEQF compliance into everyday practice.
Skills and Experience
* Strong understanding of the SEQF framework: Thorough knowledge of the SEQF principles, values, and standards.
* Compliance expertise: Experience in compliance management, regulatory compliance, or related fields.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively communicate compliance requirements to staff and stakeholders.
* Attention to detail and analytical skills: Ability to analyse compliance data and identify areas for improvement.
* Ability to resolve compliance-related issues.
* Experience of working in a contract compliance background within an operational environment conducting contract compliance reviews and writing risk-based reports
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Able to articulate requirements clearly and concisely.
* Able to effectively communicate with and present to internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including report writing.
* Experience of interpreting complex requirements into simple user instructions and processes
* Able to present and interpret data and information to identify and recommend areas for improvement
* Proven record of leading change; working on own initiative to achieve objectives and managing others to achieve agreed deadlines
* Skilled at using Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and generally proficient with IT tools.
* A professionally recognised audit/risk qualification.
* Experience of working for an organisation providing public or other services in a multisite setting.
* Ability and experience of using an integrated audit/risk tool to carry out contract compliance work.
Additional Information
PLUSS part of the Seetec group, is an award-winning Community Interest Company that supports thousands of people each year to achieve a career and fulfil their true potential. Our employment operations help jobseekers who need the most specialist support to find work. Our enterprise operations run alongside to create direct employment opportunities in a wide range of job roles. The projects give people the opportunity to get involved in local communities, meet new people and have fun through a range of activities.
Pluss is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”
Pluss is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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